Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

There will undoubtedly be an increase in inspections, but the greater challenge is to ensure that workers coming into the country and others in the workforce are aware of their entitlements. That kind of information must be disseminated in a much more user-friendly fashion than has been the case heretofore.

The figure of 90 was arrived at by consensus, as is the case with all social partnership agreements. Everyone came to the table with an acknowledgement that there was a need for an increase. Nobody suggests that this figure will be deficient. Deputy Bruton's question illustrates that very well.

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